Division of Population Medicine. Our aim is to improve the health of individuals through research, innovation, & teaching on patient population & health systems
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Higher risk of respiratory tract infections in patients with resolved asthma
Research published in @BJGPjournal by Hywel Jones, Bethan Cumins, Rebecca Cannings-John, and Harry Ahmed
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Patients with resolved #Asthma continue to be at greater risk of GP-attended respiratory infections and higher antibiotic use compared to the general population doi.org/10.3399/BJGP.2023.02… #PrimaryCare #Antibiotics #GeneralPractice
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19 Mar 2025
Great to hear Jeremy Miles MS, Cabinet Secretary referring to one of our reviews. #EvidenceWales2025
19 Mar 2025
“It’s a pleasure to celebrate the work of a unique Welsh asset… research plays an essential role in developing better treatments and effective services.”
Jeremy Miles, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care speaks at #EvidenceWales2025
@WGHealthandCare @EvidenceWales
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19 Mar 2025
As #EvidenceWales2025 ends, key takeaways:
- Public health needs real-time, data-driven solutions
- Evidence must be accessible, relevant, and actionable
- Research should be inclusive and community-focused
Thank you to all speakers, researchers, and attendees.
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19 Mar 2025
Dr. Helen Munro discusses Wales’ Women’s Health Plan, identifying gaps and shaping new research pathways.
From reproductive health to menopause support, what should be the next priority? #EvidenceWales2025
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19 Mar 2025
The next round of workshops explores:
- Waiting lists – Can risk prediction tools help?
- Childhood obesity – Early-life risk factors
- Wider determinants of health – Building a research culture
- End-of-life care – Using data for better decision-making
#EvidenceWales2025
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19 Mar 2025
“We want to deliver evidence that’s going to make a difference.”
Dr Alison Cooper, @EvidenceWales Associate Director, introduces the Evidence Centre at #EvidenceWales2025 and explains how their work creates impact for a healthier Wales.
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19 Mar 2025
“The Evidence Centre has shown the power of rapid evidence in decision making.”
Iain Bell, National Director for Public Health Knowledge and Research, @PublicHealthW opens the afternoon sessions at the @EvidenceWales Symposium #EvidenceWales2025
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19 Mar 2025
The afternoon starts with Iain Bell on real-time public health.
Topic: Data, Knowledge & Information – Understanding Public Health in Real-Time
#EvidenceWales2025
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19 Mar 2025
Morning workshops are underway.
Topics include:
- NHS dental services – What do patients really think?
- Women’s health and physical activity
- Mental health and work – Supporting recovery
- Family Group Conferencing and decision-making
#EvidenceWales2025
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19 Mar 2025
Interesting to hear the work on “Wellness in work - supporting people in work and assisting people to return to the workforce” Jacob Davies and Kalpa Pisavadia @EvidenceWales
#EvidenceWales2025
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19 Mar 2025
Opening address from @Jeremy_Miles, and a warm welcome from @adriangkedwards .
Prof. Liz Green explores public health, evidence, and impact—how can we turn research into real change?
Share your thoughts below. #EvidenceWales2025
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19 Mar 2025
“Research is vitally relevant to the NHS and social care.”
@adriangkedwards welcomes delegates to the @EvidenceWales Symposium in Cardiff this morning.
#ResearchEvidence2025
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19 Mar 2025
We’re excited to be at the @EvidenceWales Symposium today!
It’s fantastic to be celebrating the vital work of the Centre creating impact from research evidence for a healthier Wales #EvidenceWales2025
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19 Mar 2025
Good morning from the #EvidenceWales2025 Symposium.
We’re starting with registration and refreshments before a packed agenda of expert talks and workshops.
Stay tuned for key insights throughout the day.
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18 Mar 2025
📢Tomorrow marks the start of our biennial symposium: Evidence to Impact for a Healthier Wales.
Follow us for expert insights, research, and discussions shaping the future of health and care.
🔗linkedin.com/company/wales-e…
#EvidenceWales2025.
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12 Mar 2025
A review of research from @EvidenceWales highlights need for more research into quitting smoking and mental health.
The team looked at how effective stop smoking strategies are for those with depression or anxiety.
Learn more this #NoSmokingDay: healthandcareresearchwales.o…
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11 Mar 2025
Llongyfarchiadau gwresog i @LeightonCaraH, ein myfyriwr meddygol ymsang, am gyhoeddi ei hail bapur ar y ffactorau sy'n effeithio ar weithredu platfformau telefeddygaeth anghydamserol mewn gofal sylfaenol. @BioMedCentral.
Papur: bmcprimcare.biomedcentral.co…
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11 Mar 2025
Big congrats to @LeightonCaraH, our intercalated medical student, for her second published paper on the factors affecting implementation of asynchronous telemedicine platforms in primary care. @BioMedCentral.
Paper: bmcprimcare.biomedcentral.co…
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5 Mar 2025
Have you or a family member had a foot ulcer caused by diabetes?
@cardiffuni researchers are looking for people to help shape and advise on a new study aiming to improve the prevention and healing of diabetic foot ulcers.
Closes: 21 March
healthandcareresearchwales.o…
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6 Mar 2025
Congratulations Brittany, from all your colleagues & friends @PRIMECentre and @DPMRes!
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6 Mar 2025
Thrilled to have passed my PhD viva yesterday with minor corrections 🍾❤️
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27 Feb 2025
📢Latest @PRIME news - Read all about it 📰
Grab a cuppa and read about the latest research from the PRIME Centre Wales team in the Winter 2024/25 e-news bulletin:
mailchi.mp/276212ea97d3/prim…
@NWCPCR @CUmedicengage @USWHealthcare @PopDataSci_SU @ResearchWales
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